Crime & Safety
San Jose Women Freed From Forced Prostitution: Police
A 29-year-old man was arrested in San Jose last week on allegations of pimping and pandering, San Jose police said.
SAN JOSE, CA — A 29-year-old man was arrested in San Jose last week on allegations of pimping and pandering, San Jose police said.
Roberto Edwards was taken into custody on Nov. 20 along with another man, who was not identified and was arrested for solicitation of prostitution, the San Jose Police Department said Wednesday.
Two women were reportedly taken into safety by police and are being given support services.
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The operation was carried out by the SJPD's Human Trafficking Task Force, which the police department said was engaging in more enforcement in the lead-up to the Super Bowl in February, which will be held in Santa Clara. The department said in its release that crimes like human trafficking and sexual exploitation historically increase in cities that host such large events.
Tips to the Human Trafficking Task Force can be left at (408) 537-1999 or sent by email to stopslavery@sanjoseca.gov.
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